DNA
* Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
* Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
RNA
* Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U)
* Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
Key Points
* Complementary Base Pairing: This specific pairing is called complementary base pairing, and it's essential for the structure and function of DNA and RNA.
* Hydrogen Bonds: The nucleotides are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are relatively weak but numerous, giving DNA and RNA their stability.
* Genetic Code: The sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA carries the genetic code, which determines the amino acid sequence of proteins.
Let me know if you have any other questions about DNA or RNA!
